Sec. 62. Protest petition; effect on ordinance.

   Any ordinance, except ordinances authorizing the issuance of bonds which have been authorized by vote of the qualified voters authorized to vote on such matters, passed by the Council shall be subject to protest by a petition of thirty (30) percent of the qualified voters, asking that said ordinance be submitted to a referendum vote of the people. If the ordinance is not declared an emergency ordinance, it shall not go into effect until the referendum vote has been had, if this is demanded in due form. If an emergency measure, it shall go into effect immediately, subject to repeal by referendum. Such an election, if demanded, shall be held within sixty (60) days of the filing of the petition. (Prop. 1, 5-5-90)

Sec. 63. Majority vote decides issue.

   In all such elections, the result thereof shall be determined by a majority of the qualified voters of said City voting at said election. (Prop. 1, 5-5-90)

ARTICLE VIII. RESERVED

Secs. 64­70. Reserved.

ARTICLE IX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 71. Conflict of interests­Financial interest in contracts, etc.

   No officer, agent or employee of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the City, or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the City of any land, materials, supplies, or services, except on behalf of the City as an officer or employee. Any willful violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office, and any officers or employees guilty thereof shall thereby forfeit their offices or positions. Any violation of this section shall render the contract involved voidable. (Props. 1 and 13, 5-5-90)